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Yankees, Youkilis Having Discussions

The Yankees have spoken with Kevin Youkilis' agent, reports Jack Curry of the YES Network (Twitter link). According to Curry, Youkilis would consider a one-year deal if the salary was at a "premium amount." - mlbtraderumors

The Yankees need for a third baseman is well documented.
Youkilis' willingness to take a one year deal seems almost too good to be true.
I would definitely sign him in Arod's absence. The Yankees need corner infield help

the yankees need for a third baseman is well documented.
Youkilis' willingness to take a one year deal seems almost too good to be true.
I would definitely sign him in arod's absence. The yankees need corner infield help

A career .384 OBP is pretty damn good. His numbers were skewed from his brief time spent in Boston last year where he lost motivation to play for the likes of Bobby V. Once he landed in Chicago, his numbers steadily increased.

Production has also seriously leveled off, as well as batting average.

In other words, he better be a 1-year deal at a REASONABLE amount, not a PREMIUM one. Also, I feel like Joba/Arod as well as most Yankee fans hate him.

Bad fit.

No thanks.

Terrible idea, hopefully this is nothing but Cash giving the media (and us) something to talk about. Besides my general disdain of Youk, the last thing we need is another declining player (which he IS); And his batting stance is the worst, js.

A career .384 OBP is pretty damn good. His numbers were skewed from his brief time spent in Boston last year where he lost motivation to play for the likes of Bobby V. Once he landed in Chicago, his numbers steadily increased.

If anything is skewed it is career numbers to judge a player on his CURRENT skill level. He sucked in Boston and was a smudge better in Chicago. Not to mention he wants premium. Pass.

Yankees also can collect insurance on Arod's deal if he is injured for an entire season.

According to Rosenthal's source, the Yanks are insured for more than 70% of A-Rod's salary. Wallace Matthews of ESPNNewYork.com hears that the Yanks could even recoup at least 75% and up to 100% of the money remaining on Rodriguez's deal, but the third baseman would have to be disabled for a full season before the team could begin collecting on the policy.
Read more at http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/#p5UTMlDCeJ8FXr2b.99

There are very little options available on the Third Base / First Base Market and Youkilis is the best player available. He did well in Chicago and would play well in New York. Debate between Youkilis and Keppinger but getting one is a must.